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January 2026

January 02, 2026

“Sin Is Lurking at the Door, But You Must Master It”

We all know about Cain and Abel - but we shouldn't forget that it wasn't...

September 2024

September 17, 2024

What Is the Difference Between the Holy and the Ordinary?

In Ezekiel 44:23, God tells the priests to teach people the difference between the holy...

July 2024

July 22, 2024

Thinking Clearly about God

What does it mean to think clearly about God? Peter says, "Place your hope completely...

July 15, 2024

The Impact of “Extra Baggage” on Spiritual Growth

"Extra baggage" weighs us down and hinders spiritual growth. Spiritual pride is the worst kind...

May 2024

May 15, 2024

What Is God’s Will? For Us to Be Holy

"What is God's will for me?" People often ask this question. Scripture gives us a...

August 2023

August 01, 2023

Believing in Jesus

John 3:16 says that everyone who believes in Jesus has eternal life. But what does...

July 2023

July 13, 2023

Made Perfect, Being Made Holy

Hebrews 10 tells us that we are made perfect by Jesus' death for us, and...

July 10, 2023

The Once and Forever Sacrifice

Our relationship with God is made possible by God's forgiveness. Jesus offers us cleansing and...

May 2023

May 22, 2023

“Not One Word Has Failed”

As we struggle to follow the example of Jesus, we need to remember that God...

April 2023

April 11, 2023

“We Have Added to Our Sin”

Followers of Jesus are called to be holy, just as God is holy. The last...

March 2023

March 20, 2023

“Remove the Evil”

God expects his people and his church to be holy. What does it mean for...

March 08, 2023

The Privilege of Holiness

The "privilege of holiness" is not some special benefit that we earn for "good behavior";...